Global Tax Director

About the role

The Global Tax Director leads the tax function for the Jollibee Group and its subsidiaries worldwide. This senior position is responsible for tax strategy, compliance, planning, and liaison with tax authorities and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze complex tax issues, including customs valuation, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly income tax returns for the Group.
• Manage interactions with audit agents, BIR, BOC, external counsel, and auditors.
• Provide technical tax advice to shared services and non‑tax functions on day‑to‑day operations.
• Lead tax planning initiatives and maintain consistent reporting procedures across the organization.
• Prepare internal memoranda, protest letters, BIR ruling requests, and legal briefs.
• Negotiate and resolve tax audit assessments with government agencies.

Required profile

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Lawyer qualifications.
• 8‑10 years of tax practice, with at least 5 years in a corporate or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine tax laws; working knowledge of tax regimes in China, the US, Vietnam, and Singapore.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership ability and capacity to work independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• SAP (or comparable ERP system)